Back to top.2. The myth about women in science? Bias at work in the study of gender inequality in STEM.From: Heather Flewelling [flewelling.heather_at_gmail.com]

"Robust empirical research shows that women are less likely to be hired for STEM jobs, as well as promoted, remunerated and professionally recognised in every respect of academic life. Earlier this month, however, a widely reported study suggested gender bias is largely a myth. Zuleyka Zevallos evaluates the study and argues it fails to simulate the conditions in which hiring decisions are made. The process of hiring any professional is the outcome of social interaction. Biases shape social exchanges."

Back to top.3. Report: In 2015, US institutions awarded most doctorates ever recordedFrom: Nicolle Zellner [nzellner_at_albion.edu]

The most recent National Science Foundation Survey of Earned Doctorates has been released. In 2015, institutions in the United States awarded over 55,000 doctorate degrees. While women earned the majority of doctorate degrees in every broad field of study, they are still underrepresented in the physical and earth sciences, mathematics and computer sciences, and engineering.

The Zonta International women’s organization has announced the 2017 recipients of its Amelia Earhart Fellowships. Included on the list are two graduate students in planetary science, Marie McBride (Purdue University) and Sara Port (University of Arkansas). This fellowship provides a one-time $10,000 grant to women pursuing graduate students in space-related fields.